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great book, but...

The problem I have is connecting with and feeling sympathy for the main protagonist (the scientist). He is so uncontrollably angry at everyone through the first two thirds of the book that you almost understand why practically everyone (except his daughter) has a beef. However, he is clearly the "good-guy" because each other adult character (other doctors and scientists, federal and local government officers, factory workers) is conveniently either a sociopath or a psychopath-even members of his own family (other than his daughter and youngest son) are troubling. Also, for the lay-people, this is first book I have read where the medical terminology was consistently over my head. You need a background in chemistry and biology to understand all the terms.

On the flip side, the writing style is compelling and vivid. It is definitely a page turner and a stimulating read. A good beach-book. Not for the sensitive due to the graphically depicted deterioration of a sweet 12 year old girl.

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